Happy Friday!

Let’s get started!
First, Julia says, “I absolutely love this Herve Leger swimsuit Beyonce wears for the cover of LA Confidential:”

“Can you tell me how can I get this look or something similar?”

Adriana says, “Beyonce’s Herve Leger Spring 2009 Banded Maillot One-Piece doesn’t appear to be in stores yet and is not available on the Herve Leger web site. Get a similar look with these options:”

Next, Candace says, “This purple leather mini dress KeKe Palmer is wearing at the Kid’s Choice Awards has my name on it!“

“Who designs it?“
Adriana found that Keke is wearing a dress from the Spring 2009 collection of Norwegian designer Elise Overland. We couldn’t find the exact dress, but Overland is known for her leather work:

Find Elise Overland creations at stores like Blue Genes (yes the fave of the Real Housewives of ATL!) and Funky La La.

Kristy says, “I must know what Vanessa Hudgens is wearing:”

“I love the spring-ish look! Please.. especially the ankle boots.. hot!”
Get her shopping look with these items:

Now for our wardrobe queries!

First Red Carpet Cheetah says, “I recently had a keloid removed and now have to wear clip on earrings. Can you please help me find cute clip ons??“
I know how you feel, I had a keloid too! When I was 16 I took my friend up on an offer to pierce a second ear hole and voila, years of horror. Fortunately I can still wear earrings, but if you want some cute clip ons, try these options:

Dinah-K says, “I’m about to graduate in a month and we have an annual senior gala at my university. I am in dire need of an evening gown! I have searched but nothing has really popped for me. I am looking for something bright yet elegant that works for an hourglass size 10 figure. My budget is $200! Thanks so much.”
Try these elegant under $200 options in bright colors like orange, purple, and green:

Lastly, Hopeless in Florida“I’m going to a formal next week! I already brought a royal blue cocktail dress:”

“The problem is I don’t know what color shoes to wear. I saw these:”

“…And fell in love! What do you think! Would it be too bold? Help!”
I actually think you can go with either the nude/blue or grey/yellow combination for a stand out look. If you’re hesitant and want a few more shoe options (without going the typical black or metallic route), try these alternatives:

That does it for today.
Have splendiforous weekends, and stay tuned next week for a Fashion Bomb exclusive interview and prize giveaways!!
Bisous!

Make Fetch Happen reports that Chanel Iman is on the May 2009 cover of ID Magazine:

The cover, photographed by Kayt Jones, will appear on newsstands in late April.

Chanel joins the ranks of Jourdan Dunn and Naomi Campbell:

What do you think of Chanel’s newest conquest?

Our favorite material girl continues to make the rounds, this time popping up with friends in Honolulu Airport:

She looks eighties and retro in a pair of  Christian Louboutin sandals and ripped jeans, topped off with a new, longer haircut.

Usually Rihanna knocks it out of the park, but this time around, Hmmm…

What do you think?

After a few fits and starts, Topshop, the UK retailer beloved by fashionistas the world over, made its bow in NYC yesterday, April 2.

The New York Topshop is located in SoHo on Broadway and Broome Street, and shoppers lined up at the crack of dawn to be among the first to drop their dollars for the quality trend pieces the iconic British brand is known for.

The photos aren’t as close as they could be but what do you guys think about some of the wares?

Hmm. Maybe it’s just the pics but it’s not looking so different from H&M to me. I’m looking forward to visiting it myself this weekend, though, and will report back!
Speaking of H&M, Matthew Williamson’s capsule collection drops on April 23rd, and you know The Fashion Bomb will be there! Take a look at some of the forthcoming pieces on Racked here and here.
bon weekend,
Adriana

For this week’s video I wanted to take it back to the 90’s era when Bad Boy just came on the scene:

This Gina Thompson jammer was the ish back then. I still love it and the cameos from Diddy, Biggie, and Missy.

Have you heard of Topsies?

They’re part flip flop, part bootie and apparently very comfortable!

They’re made with a soft stretch, breathable fabric that hug the contours of your foot, with the casual look of a flip flop and the aesthetic of a designer shoe. They are a step up from a flip flop with a luxurious leather sole liner and unique tops. The soft straps ensure Topsies won’t slide off your foot, and variety of colors means endless style!
Go to www.TopsiesOnline.com to learn more about Topsies and how to wear them!

Would you rock ’em?

At $25, you can’t go wrong with these Delicious Jean Bronze Gladiator Sandals from Lulus:

The 3.5 inch heels will instantly upgrade anything from a club dress to jeans and a tee. Pop these on with a skirt or trendy harem pants for a stylish look.

See more views and purchase at www.lulus.com.

Whether you’re looking for just a pop of sparkle or a full-on, eye-catching shimmer, sequins are bold accents that never go out of style!

Add a little edge to any ensemble with a sequined capelet, headband, or tam. Feeling feisty and in the mood to take a style risk? Dare to go for a more substantial piece, like a bolero, t-shirt dress, or shell.

1. Starlite Beaded Capelet, $30 2. Pharmacy Industry Jersey Short Dress, $72 3.Sequin Headband, $24 4.Paillette Bolero, $60 5.Forever 21 Faux Sequin Burst Top, $23 6.Plenty by Tracy Reese Sequin Shell, $100 7.Barron Duquette Ivy Vest, $90 8.Baby Phat Sweater Tunic, $94 9.DKNYC Sequin Miniskirt, $42 10.Mango Sequin Cap, $12
The secret to wearing sequins and not looking like a cabaret singer is in the tailoring: stick to contemporary cuts that don’t have boxy, undefined shapes, and examine how the sequins are applied to the piece (chances are you want to stay away if they’re not incorporated with another material like silk or jersey, or if there’s no variation and the fabric looks more like a sequin carpet).
Enjoy getting your shine on 😉
~Adri

Want Keri’s dress? Go here for the scoop!

A few pics of this week’s flyest outfits:

OK.

I gotta give it to Genevieve! She disappeared from the scene for a bit, but she’s back in fine form!

Who wins the chic award this week?

Kelly’s recording career may be over, but the former Destiny’s Child has landed on her feet as a judge  and co-host of Bravo’s new Reality Program The Fashion Show:

She, along with Isaac Mizrahi and Fern Mallis of IMG will judge 15 competitors as they cut, sew, and backstab their way to a $125,000 prize and a chance to sell their clothes at retail stores.

Hmmm…sounds like a recast Project Runway. And the judges for Proj Run made sense. Heidi Klum: Fashion Model. Tim Gunn: Professor at Parsons. Nina Garcia: Elle (now Marie Claire) Magazine. Michael Kors: Iconic American Fashion Designer.

Isaac and Fern make sense but what in the world does Kelly have to do with fashion? She’s stylish enough, but hmm…will have to see about this one!

Check out cast videos and more here.